Here the Belpatra planted on Shivalinga becomes a fruit, even science could not solve the mystery of this miracle:

News India Live, Digital Desk: India is a land of mysteries and miracles, where there are many ancient temples whose secrets still remain a challenge to modern science and technology. There is such an incredible and miraculous temple ‘Rudra Kund Mahadev’. The biggest glory of this temple is that the Belpatra offered on Shivling here gets transformed into a ‘fruit’ in a short time. For the devotees it is the true grace of Shiva, while for the researchers it is an inexplicable puzzle.

What is the secret of Belpatra becoming ‘fruit’?

According to mythological beliefs and local people, a special energy flows in the sanctum sanctorum of this temple. When the devotees offer three-leafed Belpatra on Shivalinga with full devotion and sprinkle water from the sacred pond (Rudra Kund) located in the temple premises, after some time the Belpatra takes the shape of a hard seed or fruit.

Faith of devotees: Devotees consider it a symbol of Lord Shiva’s blessings and keep this ‘fruit’ in their home safe or temple for happiness and prosperity.

scientific approach: Many times botanists tried to understand this phenomenon, but could not find solid evidence whether it was caused by any chemical process, atmospheric pressure or contact with water containing a particular mineral.

Spiritual significance of Rudra Kund

‘Rudra Kund’ adjacent to the temple is also very special in itself. It is said that the water of this pond never dries up and bathing in it provides relief from skin related diseases. There is also mention of such divine ponds in Ramayana and Puranas, where Mahadev himself performed penance.

Where is this temple located?

This mysterious temple is famous in some mythological areas of Uttar Pradesh and areas bordering Madhya Pradesh. Although many sites of the same name exist (such as in Varanasi and near the Himalayas), this specific phenomenon of ‘belpatra becoming fruit’ is associated with a particular Siddha Peetha, where devotees have to cross inaccessible paths and hills to reach it.

How to reach and darshan timings

Darshan Timings: From 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. Lakhs of people gather here during the month of Sawan and Mahashivratri.

Caution: The temple administration advises devotees to offer only pure Belpatra and maintain the sanctity of the temple.